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In oral arguments on Tuesday, the Texas Supreme Court was asked not to decide whether regulators made the right call, but whether they acted within their authority when they set energy prices to the max.
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The vote dedicates billions of tax dollars to build and maintain power plants. Now comes the tricky part.
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The plan would raise prices and carbon dioxide emissions, and critics say it may not bring reliability.
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ERCOT says that, as a division of state government, it has sovereign immunity. Plaintiffs point out that it is also an independent nonprofit, a fact the grid operator sometimes uses to its advantage.
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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas expects sufficient electricity generation as much of the state will plunge into frigid temperatures.
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State lawmakers are discussing ways to increase electric grid reliability, but some experts say the proposed changes could hurt renewable energy without bolstering the grid.
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The City of Dallas is fighting a rate increase proposed by electricity provider Oncor. The city council voted unanimously to challenge a rate hike that would increase Oncor’s revenues about $251 million per year and increase electric bills for millions of people across most of North Texas.
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The rate increase will help replenish a state fund to maintain and operate cellphone networks in rural Texas. A court determined the state’s Public Utility Commission needed to restore $200 million in overdue money to the fund.
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Climate change and other factors are shortening the window when aging Texas power plants can make repairs to run at full strength in hot summer months.
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Shopping for an electricity plan in Texas can be confusing. Here are four tips to avoid overpaying.
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Will McAdams has also worked as an aide to three state senators. He must be confirmed by the Senate before taking the position.
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Arthur D'Andrea was the only remaining member of the three-seat commission that regulates the state's electric, telecommunication, water and sewer utilities.